There are times when I look down at my Bible in utter amazement at the pure genius that went into the creation of it. We hear about how intricately woven the human body is, but it is possible that the Creator was just as careful in the creation of His Word. It may well be the most complex of all His masterpieces, yet sadly the world as a whole has no clue.

        As we discussed in Unlocking God’s Secrets, from the beginning to the end of both Testaments Jesus is depicted in His four distinct characters: servant, king, man and God. We showed how the Holy Spirit intricately wove those four throughout the Bible in all sorts of ways, including the “types” of ox, lion, face of man, and eagle.

        We also looked at how God methodically used numbers throughout His Word to emphasize things, create shadows, and even tell complete stories, such as the number of 153 fish caught by the disciples (that revelation alone is worth reading the book). We studied the meaning that God gave to each number, such as the number five representing God’s grace, six meaning man, seven standing for perfection and divinity, and eight being the number for Christ Himself. But sometimes God even pointed out things numerically without even using the actual numbers. These fascinating gems were hidden from all but those willing to spend the time digging for them. And what treasures they are when brought to light.

        One such case can be found in the book of John. As was pointed out in my book, the four Gospels interestingly depict Jesus from four different angles. Matthew concentrates on the humanity of Jesus. Mark emphasizes His kingship. Luke points to the servant nature of Christ. And John’s Gospel brings home the fact that Jesus is God.

        When looking at John we might expect to see the actual number seven used abundantly, which quite frankly is not the case. But by digging deeper, the genius of God’s masterpiece becomes even more apparent. For instance, let’s look at the miracles John relates. There is the turning of water into wine, the healing of the man’s son, the healing of the man at the pool, the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus walking on water, His healing of the blind man, and the climactic miracle of the raising of the dead Lazarus. 

        Or maybe we should study the “I am” statements made by Jesus Himself. In the book of John, Jesus told us: I am living bread, I am the light of the world, I am the good shepherd, I am the gate of the sheepfold, I am the resurrection, I am the way the truth and the life, and I am the vine.

        Yes, the book of John is the depiction of Jesus as God; total perfection and completely divine. Count them yourself. There are seven miracles. And there are seven “I am” statements.

        The Bible, God’s Word, is the most perfect creation in all the world. Cherish it. Read it. Study it. Dig into it. And give it the reverence and awe it truly deserves. It was intricately and delicately woven specifically for you, because your Father incomparably loves you so very, very much.